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Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators

Finance $34.99 High school diploma or equivalent 7%  projected growth 2,070  annual job openings

Review settled claims to determine that payments and settlements are made in accordance with company practices and procedures. Confer with legal counsel on claims requiring litigation. May also settle insurance claims.

Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders

Manufacturing $17.40 High school diploma or equivalent 17%  projected growth 210  annual job openings

Operate or tend machines to wash or clean products, such as barrels or kegs, glass items, tin plate, food, pulp, coal, plastic, or rubber, to remove impurities.

Clergy

Human Services $23.84 Bachelor's degree 18%  projected growth 2,080  annual job openings

Conduct religious worship and perform other spiritual functions associated with beliefs and practices of religious faith or denomination. Provide spiritual and moral guidance and assistance to members.

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

Human Services $38.64 Doctoral or professional degree 15%  projected growth 790  annual job openings

Assess, diagnose, and treat mental and emotional disorders of individuals through observation, interview, and psychological tests. Help individuals with distress or maladjustment understand their problems through their knowledge of case history, interviews with patients, and theory. Provide individual or group counseling services to assist individuals in achieving more effective personal, social, educational, and vocational development and adjustment. May design behavior modification programs and consult with medical personnel regarding the best treatment for patients.

Coaches and Scouts

Education & Training $27.71 Bachelor's degree 37%  projected growth 2,670  annual job openings

Instruct or coach groups or individuals in the fundamentals of sports for the primary purpose of competition. Demonstrate techniques and methods of participation. May evaluate athletes' strengths and weaknesses as possible recruits or to improve the athletes' technique to prepare them for competition. Those required to hold teaching certifications should be reported in the appropriate teaching category.

Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

Manufacturing $20.85 High school diploma or equivalent 20%  projected growth 1,710  annual job openings

Set up, operate, or tend spraying or rolling machines to coat or paint any of a wide variety of products, including glassware, cloth, ceramics, metal, plastic, paper, or wood, with lacquer, silver, copper, rubber, varnish, glaze, enamel, oil, or rust-proofing materials. Includes painters of transportation vehicles such as painters in auto body repair facilities.

Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers

Manufacturing $17.42 High school diploma or equivalent 16%  projected growth 170  annual job openings

Install, service, adjust, or repair coin, vending, or amusement machines including video games, juke boxes, pinball machines, or slot machines.

Commercial and Industrial Designers

Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications $38.01 Bachelor's degree 15%  projected growth 190  annual job openings

Design and develop manufactured products, such as cars, home appliances, and children's toys. Combine artistic talent with research on product use, marketing, and materials to create the most functional and appealing product design.

Commercial Divers

Architecture & Construction $24.64 Postsecondary nondegree award 27%  projected growth 30  annual job openings

Work below surface of water, using surface-supplied air or scuba equipment to inspect, repair, remove, or install equipment and structures. May use a variety of power and hand tools, such as drills, sledgehammers, torches, and welding equipment. May conduct tests or experiments, rig explosives, or photograph structures or marine life.

Communications Equipment Operators, All Other

Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications $20.25 High school diploma or equivalent 29%  projected growth 60  annual job openings

All communications equipment operators not listed separately.